Electric buzz. Epic views. And the magic of live music. The Summer Concert Series returned to the Seaport and The Rooftop at Pier 17 in 2021 with a diverse mix of musical talent—and fans were treated to the beat, the funk, the rock, and everything we needed in between.

Across 30 dates and 20 sold-out shows, music-lovers and artists made a welcome return to The Rooftop at Pier 17 for that irreplaceable live event atmosphere. The setting on the edge of the East River—with panoramic views of the Brooklyn Bridge and Lower Manhattan skyline—was the perfect place to celebrate live music together after an all-too-long hiatus in 2020.

In the words of Billboard magazine, reviewing the sold out Kesha concert, the crowd relished “the chance to get crazy at the open-air rooftop venue with a killer view of a city that’s finally opening back up after a tough quarantine.”

Kesha

In addition to Kesha’s raucous pop energy, this season’s one-of-a-kind live experiences included: Stars And Strings—a country-rock observance of the 20th anniversary of 9/11 that featured Darius Rucker, Zac Brown, Chris Young, Lee Brice, and more; the hip-hop and pop-punk power of Machine Gun Kelly; the first performance in over 15 years by certified hip-hop legends The Fugees; two sell-out nights by Southern rock/alt-country superstars Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit; CeeLo Green’s signature blend of soul, hip-hop and R&B; and a lightning rod performance by rising rap star Don Toliver.

Photo credit: Keeyahtay Lewis on behalf of The Howard Hughes Corporation

These artists and a diverse array of other acts—combined with fans’ energy—made the 2021 Summer Concert Series a string of 30 had to-be-there nights. See the full lineup below:

Want to dive in again? The 2022 concert lineup won’t disappoint. Confirmed performances to date include Deftones (May 15), James Arthur (May 20), Greensky Bluegrass (June 24 & 25), Bikini Kill (July 8), and David Gray (August 16). See you at the front of the stage!

For details and new additions to The Rooftop at Pier 17’s slate of upcoming performances, visit Pier17ny.com. Tickets are available for purchase at Ticketmaster.com and onsite at the Pier 17 Box Office during operating hours.